EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals

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Interpretive Visuals
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• Understanding Your EXPLORE Results
• Preparing for a World of Possibilities

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Why Take EXPLORE?

• EXPLORE shows you your academic strengths and
  weaknesses in English, math, reading, and science
• EXPLORE helps you search for careers and learn
  which ones might be right for you
• EXPLORE helps you choose high school courses that
  will prepare you for college and work

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Its Your Future Using Your EXPLORE Results
Student Guide to EXPLORE
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EXPLORE Score Report Side 1
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Student/School Information
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Your Scores
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Your Estimated PLAN Composite Score Range
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Your High School Course PlansCompared to Core
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Areas in Which You Would Like Additional help
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Your Plans for After High School
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College Readiness
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Your Career Possibilities
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EXPLORE Score Report Side 2
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Your Skills
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www.explorestudent.org
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Coursework Planner
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What do I do now?

• Now that youve taken EXPLORE, you know much more
  about your skills, career interests, and
  readiness for college. Using your Score Report,
  ask yourself some questions
• Does my high school course plan include
  challenging college prep courses?
• What skills do I need to work on to be sure I am
  on target for college?
• How can I learn more about careers that interest
  me?

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Study Skills Checklist for Students

• Set a regular time and place to study each day
  and throughout the week.
• Keep a daily to do list.
• Set goals for yourself.
• Do your reading assignments before the material
  is discussed in class.
• Pay close attention and take good notes in class.
• Prepare for tests during your regular study times
  instead of cramming at the last minute.

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Financial Planning for College

• Start learning now about how much college will
  cost
• Learn about different forms of financial aid
  available
• Start saving now for college
• Think about how good grades and ACT scores can
  help make college more affordable

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Keys to Good Educational and Career Planning

• Take challenging college prep courses in high
  school.
• Explore the many career options available to you
  and think about how your career choices will
  affect your future.
• Set career goals and develop an educational plan
  to achieve them.